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Saturday, May 21, 2016

Baskets and Bees. . .

each time I walk out into our garden I am greeted with an assortment of baskets and plenty of bees buzzing about.

The only thing we don't have plenty of lately, is sunshine. Boy has it been a wet spring! I'm not complaining, the garden is loving it!

BUT

why today of all days? The crew is here to frame the 'she shed' and it is raining.

Somehow I don't think there will be a lot of 'singing in the rain' going on. lol!

When the garden comes alive, I like to carry the theme into my home as well.

So I pulled out my bee sampler that hubby made the frame for last year and placed it on the mantle.

Then I added one of my cast iron baskets.

These baskets are (one) of my newest obsessions. Noticed I said, one? :) Isn't this one gorgeous? I love the colors!! It went so well with the sampler.

My friend, Joanne has an amazing collection; and I was totally smitten! She actually brought two of these home from Virginia for me (what a sweetheart)! The third one (on the left),I picked up at fleology last weekend.

The rustic beehive was a thrift find.

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I also love corbels and brought a few home from South Carolina.

This chippy pair have seen better days, but I adore them just the way they are!

This mantle is very simplistic and I liked it, but felt it needed just a little something more. (wink)

So last night I printed some graphics and made a 'bee' banner.

I kept the colors very subtle so it wouldn't take away from the vintage feel.

I laugh at the things that I save. It's hard to see, but on the Queen bee there is a little tassel type thing hanging down. It was a tag that came on some jeans I bought a few years ago. I saved it knowing I might use it on something. It actually has the letter 'Q' on it. Meant to be! ha, ha!

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I think the banner added that needed touch! Although I'm thinking I should make one more so there would be 7 instead of 6. What do you think?

Jann, I love all the bees things you have. I do love honey bees. Carpenter bees...well ,not so much..don't even think about hornets. I kind of just leave those things a lone. Blessings to you, xoxo, Susie

I don't think I have ever seen any of those metal baskets, so cute though! I love the 'bee' theme in your home, you make it all so welcoming and fun. I keep little things like that tag as well :) Make sure to stop by the blog and enter my give away! Blessings, Cindy xo

Jann, I love this! I have one of those doorstops, but that banner is what is stealing the show here for me (I think 6 are fine, btw). I'd really like to know how much of this you created, and how much of it was pre-made. Are the cards with grommets a purchased item? All the embellishments - you added? It's so wonderful!

As for the rain, I hear ya and feel ya. Our porch project went 2X as long due to the rain, and I just yesterday planted my containers - and got caught in the rain (thunderstorm!), only to return later to finish, and saw another .5" in the rain gauge. Looking forward to the garden party. Happy Sunday.Rita

Jann, I love the bee banner. Six is fine unless it is bothering you. If something like that is bothering me I won't be happy until I change it. Your flower doorstops are gorgeous. I have a couple and would love to find more.

Too sweet! The banner is just perfect. Love the embellishments. I love the whole bee theme and you have inspired me. I bought a bee and hive stencil to make a few things but then decided I might return it. Now I think I have to make a few bee things!!

Jann, I'm buzzing with joy at seeing this. Your sampler is wonderful and the baskets - well let's just say a new obsession might be brewing here in TX. I've long admired them, but seeing these three really appeal to me. I especially like the tall chippy one. '-)Didn't know there was another garden party on the horizon. I'm working on a post now about the most amazing "flower field" party I attended last night. Perfect timing! Do you kow about Field to Vase Dinners that are being held across the country? You would love it!

This whole set is wonderful -- there isn't a photo I don't adore! Antiques and stitching and the wonderful banner! I prefer my bees that way -- in honey and in art (not so much the wasps that seem to pop out where you least want them!).

I've been doing family history and recently discovered that my great grandmother, of whom I know very little, was a beekeeper and I found something about her in a 1892 aviary journal! The things you find online!

Jann I just love that bee sampler and the other crafts surrounding it. I made some bee themed pillows a few years back ( well, pillow covers ) and this just reminded me that I should be changing covers for summer. Love your creativity :)

About Me

I'm a mother of 5 married children, I have 10 darling grand children with fun and crazy personalities. They help to keep me young. I love the outdoors and love to garden. Just something about getting my hands into that dirt that I can't explain. Mother Nature has a hold on me! Also love decorating my home and thrifting. I'm crazy for anything rusty, old, or chippy! I enjoy quilting, but have slowed down a lot. Love life and people. They help to fill my cup!